NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)      

Workshop Title: NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)            

Workshop Code: W-PDC2025-POST05

No of Days: 5 days

Date:  11^th to 15^th  May 2025

Timing: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is designed specifically for those with safety responsibilities in the process industry, such as oil and gas, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. The course has been developed through a collaboration between the NEBOSH and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the UK’s Health & safety Regulator. 

This NEW specialist qualification aims to provide holders with the knowledge and understanding of Process Safety Management to ensure that they can contribute to the effective management of process safety risks. 

This course is suitable for people all around the world who work in process industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals. Given the hazardous nature of these industries, this qualifications has been designed to give specialist knowledge and understanding to Managers, supervisors and safety professionals.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Process Safety Management Systems: Recognize the essential components of process safety management systems and their significance in controlling process-related hazards.
• Implement Risk Management Strategies: Apply various risk assessment techniques to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process safety hazards.
• Manage Operational Procedures: Oversee safe operations, including start-up and shutdown processes, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Ensure Asset Integrity: Develop and implement maintenance and inspection strategies to uphold the safety and reliability of critical equipment and systems.
• Prepare for Emergencies: Design and evaluate emergency response plans to effectively address potential process-related incidents.

Course Outline:

The course is structured into four key elements:

1. Process Safety Leadership:
   • Defining process safety and its management.
   • The role of leadership in fostering a strong safety culture.
   • Facilitating organizational learning from past incidents.
   • Managing changes to processes and systems safely.
   • Engaging the workforce in safety initiatives.
   • Ensuring competence through targeted training and development.
2. Management of Process Risk:
   • Establishing robust process safety management systems.
   • Utilizing risk assessment techniques specific to process industries.
   • Implementing asset management and maintenance strategies.
   • Managing permit-to-work systems effectively.
   • Ensuring safe shift handovers.
   • Overseeing contractor management to maintain safety standards.
3. Process Safety Hazard Control:
   • Developing and maintaining operating procedures.
   • Managing safe start-up and shutdown of process plants.
   • Setting performance standards for safety-critical systems and equipment.
   • Controlling hazards associated with utilities and energy sources.
   • Managing risks related to dangerous substances and chemical reactions.
   • Overseeing bulk storage operations safely.
4. Fire and Explosion Protection:
   • Identifying and assessing fire hazards.
   • Implementing control measures to prevent fires and explosions.
   • Understanding and mitigating dust explosion risks.
   • Developing and testing emergency preparedness plans.